Unit 2 Equality, diversity and rights in HSC. LO1

Question 1

What is equality?

Answer 1

Ensuring a patient is treated fairly, given the same opportunities regardless of any differences

Question 2

What is diversity?

Answer 2

The differences of people in society

Race, religion, age etc

Question 3

What is promoting diversity?

Answer 3

Respecting and recognising individual differences

Question 4

What are the 6 rights?

Answer 4

Choice
Confidentiality 
Consultation
Protection from harm and abuse
Equal and fair treatment 
Right to life

Question 5

Why is choice important?

Answer 5

Gives people control over their lives
Increases self esteem
Promotes independence
Empowerment

Question 6

What is confidentiality?

Answer 6

Private information should not be shared with anybody who doesn’t need to see it/hear it

Question 7

What is Protection from abuse and harm?

Answer 7

Stopping people getting hut through safeguarding, hygiene, security or safety measures

Question 8

What is equal and fair treatment?

Answer 8

Individuals in HSC settings should be treated according to their needs and not discriminated against.

Question 9

What is consultation?

Answer 9

Individuals should be asked their opinions and views about their care and treatment?

Question 10

What is the right to life?

Answer 10

Everybody should be allowed to live

Question 11

What is legislation?

Answer 11

A collection of laws passed by parliament

Question 12

What does ‘Values of Care’ mean?

Answer 12

A set of guidelines and ways of working for care settings and staff. Everybody receives appropriate care

Question 13

What are the 3 values of care?

Answer 13

Promoting equality and diversity
Promoting individuals’ rights and beliefs
Maintaining confidentiality

Question 14

How do care settings promote equality in health and social care?

Answer 14

Access to care services provided for everyone - wheelchair ramps, hearing loop, braille or large print.
Staff using non-discriminatory language. Challenging discrimination.
Having and following an equal opportunities policy

Question 15

How do care settings promote diversity?

Answer 15

Offering choice - menus with vegetarian, halal and gluten free options
A variety of activities and tasks to take part in.

Question 16

How do care settings promote individuals’ rights in health and social care?

Answer 16

Mobility, dietary and communication needs met.
All areas and resources accessible to everyone.
Female staff available to meet cultural requirements - eg female doctor for Muslim woman.
Consulting with service user about options

Question 17

How do care settings promote individuals’ beliefs in care settings?

Answer 17

Cultural and religious dietary needs - halal, kosher
Providing a prayer room
Celebrating a range of different festivals such as Eid

Question 18

How do care settings maintain confidentiality?

Answer 18

Private info should be shared by care workers on a need to know basis.
Information should be kept secure - locked filing cabinet or password protected.
No gossiping.
Talk in a private room

Question 19

What are the early years values of care?

Answer 19

Ensuring the welfare of the child is paramount
Keeping children safe and maintaining a healthy environment.
Working in partnership with parents and families.
Encouraging children’s learning and development.
Valuing diversity.
Ensuring equality of opportunity.
Anti-discriminatory practice.
Ensuring confidentiality.
Working with other professionals.

Question 20

What is need to know basis?

Answer 20

Information is only shared with those directly involved with the care and support of the individual.

Question 21

How do care settings ensure the welfare of the child paramount?

Answer 21

Having a safeguarding policy.
Make sure the needs of the child come first.
All staff must have DBS checks.
Never smack or humiliate a child.

Question 22

How do care settings keep children safe and maintain a healthy environment?

Answer 22

Having security measures such as CCTV and visitor badges.
Carry out risk assessments.
Food provided should meet healthy eating guidelines.

Question 23

How do care settings work in partnership with parents and families?

Answer 23

Daily diaries for the children.
Informal chats with the parents.
Parents’ evenings.
Reports sent home.

Question 24

How do care settings encourage a child’s learning and development?

Answer 24

Provide a range of activities appropriate for the child’s age and ability.
The child’s progress should be monitored so that support or extension activities can be provided.

Question 25

How do care settings value diversity?

Answer 25

Displays and toys should reflect different cultures.
Celebrate a wide range of festivals with the children.
Food options from a variety of cultures and dietary needs.

Question 26

How do care settings ensure equality of opportunity?

Answer 26

Ensuring all areas of the setting and activities are accessible.
Don’t use language that rules somebody out “I need 2 strong boys”

Question 27

How do care settings promote anti-discriminatory practice?

Answer 27

Treat children fairly.
Staff should have no favourites.
All discriminatory comments should be challenged.
Nobody should be excluded from activities.
Staff to be good role models and demonstrate inclusive behaviour.

Question 28

How do care settings ensure confidentiality?

Answer 28

Need to know basis.
Information kept secure.
No gossiping.

Question 29

How do care settings work with other professionals?

Answer 29

Share information openly but sensitively. 
Social services.
Speech and language therapist.
GP
Nurse

Question 30

Name some advocacy services?

Answer 30

SEAP
Mencap
Empower me
British Institute of Learning Disabilities

Question 31

How can an advocate support an individual?

Answer 31

Going with an individual to meetings or attending them for them.
Helping an individual find and access information.
Speaking on behalf of an individual at a case conference to express their wishes.

Question 32

What will an advocate not do?

Answer 32

Judge the individual
Give their own personal opinion
Make decisions for the individual

Question 33

Name 6 support groups?

Answer 33

MIND
Age UK
Headway
Rethink mental illness
Macmillan Cancer Support

Question 34

Name some informal support:

Answer 34

Family and friends helping with:
Personal care - dressing showering, bathing.
Collecting prescriptions.
Preparing meals.
Doing laundry. 
Keeping someone company - a chat.
Mowing the lawn.